According to the Texas Association of Counties description of the Office of Sheriff
in the State of Texas, the office has been long respected as the county's top
lawman, with a range of duties that include criminal investigations,
traffic enforcement, operation of the jail and other responsibilities. Further the
duties of the sheriff include:

Providing security for the operation of county and district courts;

Enforcing traffic laws, other county ordinances and other state laws;

Service of process;

Accepting bail for prisoners in his custody;

Conducting sales of seized and unclaimed properties; and

Taking charge of and responsibility for the county jail and prisoners.

The mission of the Smith County Sheriffs’ Office is to maintain social order and
provide professional law enforcement services to citizens in the community, within
prescribed ethical, budgetary, and constitutional constraints.

This department strives to enforce the law and maintain order in a fair and impartial
manner, recognizing the need for justice, and consistent appearance of justice.
The Sheriff recognizes that no law enforcement agency can operate at its maximum
potential without supportive input form the citizens it serves.

This department actively solicits and encourages the cooperation of all citizens
to reduce and limit the opportunities for crime and to assist in bringing to justice
those that break the law.

Sheriff Larry Smith

Important Links:

TIP411
- a new web based tool that enables citizens to report issues from a web form or
use your phone to TEXT: tip411 (847411), KEYWORD: SCSOTIP.